What is clean eating? I came across this lifestyle concept about a year ago and try my best to eat as clean as possible everyday! If you're wondering "What is clean eating?" or "How do I start the clean eating life change?" I'd would highly recommend reading Just the Rules by Tosca Reno. It is a great book to get you thinking about what you feed your body! Simple put..."clean eating" is not feeding your body all those chemicals found in processed foods, to go back to foods that come from natural ingredients. The best way is to stay away from those middle isles in the grocery store, the purest foods are found around the edge of the store. And don't be fooled by words on the front of a box, take the time to read the ingredients list and if you can't pronounce some of the ingredients put it back on the shelf! The rule I try to stick with if I'm searching for something other than fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. is the 5 ingredients or less rule. Look at the ingredients list and if there are less than 5 (natural) ingredients you're good to buy! This is the best way to get something closest to natural as possible.
A few resources on clean eating:
Great magazine to subscribe to!
Clean Eating recipe mecca:
I try to eat clean 80%–90% of the time because it is more realistic than to say I'm never eating an Oreo again. Don't feel bad to treat yourself on occasion to your favorite indulgence (mine is ice cream!).
My favorite place to shop is the Dekalb Farmer's Market here in Decatur, it makes eating clean so easy because there are so many beautiful fresh foods! If you have a farmer's market near you I highly recommend making it your usual stop.
Since I've started eating clean I feel so much better and my body is much happier! I highly recommend starting the journey to make eating clean your lifestyle!
Since I've started eating clean I feel so much better and my body is much happier! I highly recommend starting the journey to make eating clean your lifestyle!
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